Why video marketing? Videos are becoming the way forward in marketing. This is evident through the use of Youtube and other social media video platforms. Such marketing covers many topic areas and are produced by a wide ranging age group. However, to make your own movie or video for marketing as oppose to fun requires some structure. The following tips are useful for any type of internet marketing, but especially usefulto promote your Ideas Working From Home.

So what is the key to producing great videos?

1. Don’t use a script. If you are appearing in a video or doing a voice over, it needs to sound as natural as possible. You are allowed to be you, and besides, it’s you people will connect with – not your product or service. Having a few bullets as reminders is not a bad thing to have in front of you.

2. Smile. Show you are confident and relaxed. Enjoying the video would help in this. Even when doing a voice over, smile as it will make you sound more up beat.

3. Memorise the beginning. You do need to make an impact at the beginning to engage the audience. You can’t afford to get this wrong so have a great beginning. This will need crafting. You will need to include something about you especially to attract attention. Explain who you are, where you are from and any interesting background to make that connection. This opening can be the same for every video so no need to reinvent.

4. Know how to end. So you have a great beginning, you offer content and value in the middle but what are you looking to happen when it comes to the end. Generally there needs to be some “call to action”. Know how you wish to end the video. This is as important as the beginning.

So what do you include in the video:

·         You need to work on a way to put across valuable content. Think about the why, how and what. Add emotions as this will help make that connection. Remember the audience is making that connection with you. However, do not over do it. Too much of the ‘what’ and ‘how’ will put people off and is one of the mistakes many people make.

·         You could take ideas off of books you have read

·         Use personal life experiences provided they are relevant.

·         Mention a current event, but keeping in mind the video may be present for many years.

·         Tell a story. The saying goes; facts tell; stories sell.

So what about the execution:

·         Use a good digital camera. A USB port is useful for instant downloads.

·         Use a tripod as there is nothing worse than a shaky or blurred film.

·         You don’t need to do anything fancy or try and make it a best selling block buster. Just keep it real and sometimes can include any errors made.

·         Ensure the sound is clear so avoid areas with noisy backgrounds – especially wind noise.

·         Short videos can be effective so try limiting to about 2 minutes max.

·         If you are the star of the video, ensure you are proportionally centred about 2/3 from the bottom.

·         Trying to get the video perfect will take time, and although the more takes, the more natural you become, but in order to keep it real, you should look to have no more than 3 takes.

·         It is always worth doing a quick 10 second test before you really get into the video recording.

·         Overall, the video must be watchable and this takes into account all of the above. 

Video Editing:

Once completed, edit the video through video editing software and there are paid and free versions available. AVS Video Editing software is brilliant as it does cover a multitude of formats. If you are looking to be creative, you can add Microsoft Power Point Presentations provided you save this in MPEG format. You can use a software like Jing if you wish to add screen shots and Animoto to create a beginning with impact.

Distributing your video:

Depending what you are marketing, distributing your video can be achieved through a number of sites. For starters you could distribute through a number of the popular social media sites like Youtube and other Video sites, post to your blogs or web sites and if looking for mass distribution then use a site like Tubemogul or Traffic Geyser.com.

Remember, make it fun!!!

My name is Gary Oakes and I know we can all aspire to achieve better things. It may be a case of changing direction and doing something you have never done, but always dreamt of. I have produced a number of tutorials focusing on video marketing. These have been well received especially the AVS video editing software tutorials. I’m helping people to think positively about the future. I believe that people can find a way within to pursue an idea and a vision. We all have the ability to take control of our lives, but many just don’t know it.

I have established a 3 in 1 solution to help anyone to think about and start an income opportunity through the comfort of ones own home. You can learn the value of having a vision, tenacity and a passion. You can follow some really simple techniques and the information available is free. You will not see such valuable information contained all in one place. The journey starts by following this simple link to Ideas Working From Home.

It does not cost you anything to view the free material, and you never know this might be the very thing you are looking for.

 
Internet Marketing Strategies

There are a number of Internet Marketing Strategies and techniques when it comes to marketing your business. The one trend over the years is marketing on the internet. Not only is this cheaper, more effective but works 24/7.

With anything new, the first element is to become familiar with some of the terms.

Whether you are marketing your business from the high street, operating from home or on the move, here is a bullet proof long term small business marketing strategy you can follow.

Use the methods below to drive traffic to your website. It’s your website that is your virtual online store whether it is to provide a service or to sell a product.

Internet Marketing Strategies And A 5 Point Plan

1.      Pay-per-click (PPC)

Pay-per-click is the most successful method to get fast results, but you are paying for this service. It works by placing an ad on the search engines i.e. Google, Yahoo, Bing etc containing your business “keywords”. The searchers will pick up your ad based on your keyword term – what prospects are typing in.

You pay every time someone clicks on your ad hence the term Pay-Per-Click. The more competitive the keyword the more you pay.

These ads appear at the top and down the right hand side of the search engines.

The ad should ideally take the searcher to a landing page, web site or blog that contains your offer. Remember this is a paid strategy so you will be looking for a return on your investment.

2. Article Marketing

Article marketing, or blog posts, is like writing a short story. Make it useful and compelling and people will read it. These are generally to provide information, hints and tips or even news. At the end of the article you need to provide a link directing the reader where you would like then to go next.

Your article needs to contain at least 500 words which is about an A4 page of text and submit this to a whole host of article directories being careful with those that look for duplicate content. This is easy and great for beginners.

To make this work will require writing a serious amount of articles to get the level of exposure. Writing one or two will not do it.

The advantage of article writing is that it is free and your content will remain out on the net for some time, unlike paid advertising which stops once you stop paying.

3. Social Media

Social media has taken over by storm. Most people will be familiar with social media for social reasons, but these places can also be used to market your business.

Using the social media route is a good place to be when starting out marketing on the internet. Even large companies are doing this. There are many social media sites one can go to.

It is probably worth starting out with the most popular social media sites like Twitter and Facebook. Try and ensure when you set up your account to use the same account name as these can not be rectified afterwards. This helps with branding.

Be careful with this method of advertising. Remember these are social platforms and the last thing people want to see is a load of ads appearing all the time. Social media is about getting people engaged with you, pulling people to you. Once these people are following you can you start to push out your offers.

4. Content production

Content production is about other methods to provide ads out on the internet through low cost or free marketing. These ads appear beneath the paid ads within the search engines.

Another great medium to use is video marketing. Produce a great video and post this on say YouTube. Again make sure you have the right keywords/tags so the searches can find your master piece.

Combining articles with videos will help make this work. Again, though, this will require a lot of attention and massive action.

5. Relationship list building

When out there marketing, you need to create a list of people’s names and email addresses. These can be captured by people responding to your material though comments. Another way is to offer some free material on your site which is obtained by the prospect entering their details.

The list of names can then be used to respond back to the people as a way to provide more information. Using a method of autoresponders is a quick way of doing this although make these sound personal.

Autorepsonders help with personal branding, but also helps you build that connection with people. There is an art to this.

Taking Internet Marketing Strategies To A Whole New Level

So there you have it, a range of internet marketing strategies and network marketing tips. The free methods will generate results, but will take longer and require more effort than the paid methods.

It is a good idea to have a number of marketing strategies going so as not to put all your eggs into one basket. However, be mindful it is a good idea to master a couple of methods at a time as opposed to spreading too wide and becoming overwhelmed.

Remember, value and great content is key when advertising. Prevent spamming as this get will you into trouble.

There is now a massive shift to buy online. People are now comfortable spending money on the internet to purchase goods and services. If you are not taking advantage of the internet then you are seriously losing out. Whether you are looking to effectively advertise your business on the internet or looking to become an online business entrepreneur, don’t waste time and money learning the hard way. You seriously need to tap into a proven system as well as mentorship.

My name is Gary Oakes and I have established a 3 in 1 solution to help anyone who is looking to start an income opportunity through the comfort of ones own home. The journey starts by following this simple link to Internet Marketing Strategies.

During recessions and tough times, millionaires are created. Find out more about how you can become one of them through an internet lifestyle. Many people are waking up to inner entrepreneur potential and taking control of their lives. If this is you then discover more through the first ever successful online academy for entrepreneurs at www.joingaryoakes.com.

 
This is yo ‘Lazy people want much, but get little. Those who work hard will prosper.’

By the age of 16, Ramona Acosta Bañelos was married. By 18 she had two children, but at this time was deserted by her husband. Poverty stricken in Mexico, left to raise her two children, untrained in any profession and unable to speak English, she had a dream…

She made her way to Los Angeles and with her last $7 dollars got a taxi ride to see a distant relative. Refusing to live on charity from others, she found a job as a dishwasher and a second job making tortillas. Working many hours, she eventually saved $500. With this, she invested in her own tortilla machine. Over time and hard work and as well as studying, she became the owner of Ramona Mexican food products – the largest Mexican food product in the world.

The story goes further as Ramona was to become the 34th Treasurer of the United States – appointed by the President Richard Nixon, hand picked by Eisenhower, as she exemplified the American dream. Eisenhower was quoted to say;

“We succeed only as we identify in life or in war or in anything, a single overriding objective and make all other considerations bend to that one objective”.

So what is unique about leaders and the Strategies of Marketing? They know what it takes to prosper. Granted it is hard work, but they are committed and passionate to pursue a vision, a dream, to reach their goals. They stand out from the crown as they focus on what they want, driven by desire to succeed as well as to stay the course no matter how long it takes. One thing successful leaders don’t do and that is to give up.  

So are you on a mission? If so what is driving you? Why do you get out of bed in morning? Are you hungry to succeed? Do you have a vision?

If tomorrow you were appointed as the CEO of a large company, what would you do first? Would you start with a vision, and if so, how would you go out to develop one? More importantly, how would you sell the vision? What foundations will you build upon? What practices would you let go?

Jack Welsh, CEO of GE for many years, was a believer of action learning. He had a game plan to get his people to think as leaders and these could be perceived as desirable qualities of leadership. Here is way to express such qualities:

1. Look within you.What do you get excited about?

2. Look behind you.What has life taught you to this point? Life provides you with the wisdom. Don’t live in the past, but learn from the past. What does your past tell you about your future – good or bad?

3. Look around you.Who can you call upon to help you? Fulfil your destiny with the right people in your life.

4. Look ahead.Aim for a goal? A goal is set by having a vision.

5. Look beside you.What resources are available to you right now – system, tools, books, CDs, conferences, mentors etc.

Do you know your vision, if so, what do you see? The vision must fulfil your destiny! If your vision is not bigger than you, then you are not thinking big enough? Think big!

Ramona may have started with a number of good small business ideas, but with great vision, look where it got her. You too can make a difference today.

My name is Gary Oakes and I know we can all aspire to achieve better things. It may be a case of changing direction and doing something you have never done, but always dreamt of. I have written a number of posts on this subject matter as well relevant material available on my website. I’m helping people to think positively about the future. I believe that people can find a way within to pursue an idea and a vision. We all have the ability to take control of our lives, but many just don’t know it.

I have established a 3 in 1 solution to help anyone to think about and start an income opportunity through the comfort of ones own home. You can learn the value of having a vision through this inspiring video to create a goal. You can follow some really simple techniques and the information available is free. You will not see such valuable information contained all in one place. The journey starts by following this simple link to Strategies of Marketing.

It does not cost you anything to view the free material, and you never know this might be the very thing you are looking for.

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Stuck in a rut looking for something different looking at ways to earn an additional income? Have you got what it takes to commit to changing your lifestyle?

One of Michelangelo’s greatest sculptures was that of David. He worked on it with such passion, he often slept in his clothes resisting the loss time in putting them on and taking them off. He constantly examined the pose. He made 100s of sketches, detailed drawings and tested his ideas in wax on a small scale.

Only when he was satisfied did he pick up his chisel and mallet.

He approached the painting in the Sistine Chapel with the same intensity, lying in uncomfortable angles on hard board. He suffered from inflamed eyes and skin irritation from the plaster dust. For the next four years, he painted in distress. But look at what he eventually produced.

What possessed Michelangelo to work in such a way with such great desire and intensity? Was it vision, meeting a goal or something more lasting? Whatever the drive, you can’t take away his commitment to get what he wanted.

If you want to make a shift in your life, then take into account the following list of statements when considering how to take your Best business ideas from home to become a successful small business:
  • ‘The secret of success is to make your vocation your vacation’ as Mark Twain put it. Love what you do and do what you love.
  • Change your life, your days and your habits. Commit to the three strengths of a leadership; self mastery, action and relationships. If you are out of your comfort zone then you are in the space of leadership.
  • When committed to doing something, then there is a level of performance to reach. Many are not there yet. So where does the change take place? It starts with conversations. What conversations are you having today? The language of success contains positive words and not words like ‘need’, ‘want’, ‘can’t’, ‘if’ etc.
  • Get out of the stand and onto the field. Create a new game for yourself and make obstacles part of that game.
  • Goals are no more than the game you are playing to win. It’s not about the money, but what the money can bring.
  • Don’t become a victim – take action and become humble. Develop new skills, create new money, build a new network and live a new life
  • Share your insights. Power is ‘You inc’. People don’t’ buy what you do, but why you do what you do.
  • Who is your coach? Who is on your ‘board of directors’? Who is helping you reach your goals? Who are you surrounding yourself with? Your closest friends reflect who you are!
  • Stop following your past in the past and clear your future. Stop writing your future based on past experiences. Press the delete key and step into the unknown. Create a new game and build a new future.
Guess what! It all starts with you! You are the daily motivator.

The stakes are high, but if you are looking to change your lifestyle then you need to change your days. Oaky, so you don’t need to go to extremes of that compared to Michelangelo, but you will need to apply intense effort, focus and passion.  By building your own business, not only will you evolve as a leader, learn new skills and new money, but experience a shift change in your outlook, goals and vision to make a difference in your life today and ensuring a profitable home based business opportunity works for you.

My name is Gary Oakes and I know we can all aspire to achieve better things. It may be a case of changing direction and doing something you have never done, but always dreamt of. I have written a number of posts on this subject matter as well relevant material available on my website. I’m helping people to think positively about the future. I believe that people can find a way within to pursue an idea and a vision. We all have the ability to take control of our lives, but many just don’t know it.

I have established a 3 in 1 solution to help anyone to think about and start an income opportunity through the comfort of ones own home. You can follow some really simple techniques and the information available is free. You will not see such valuable information contained all in one place. The journey starts by following this simple link to Best business ideas from home.

It does not cost you anything to view the free material, and you never know this might be the very thing you are looking for.

 
Performance is one of the main drivers to stay in business, whether you are looking to succeed with simple small business ideas, whether it is to establish ideas working from home, work at home business ideas for moms or even small business ideas for students. Whatever business you are looking to accomplish, how do you stay on top of your game? What is the key to performance?

An old man was walking home late one night when he came across a friend on his knees under a street light searching for something. The old man asked “What are you doing?” The friend replied “I dropped my house keys.” The old man joined in the search. After a few frustrated minutes of searching, the old man asked ”Where exactly did you drop the keys.” His friend pointed into the darkness and said “Over there.” “Then why are we looking here” replied the now confused old man. The friend replied “This is where the light is.”

This story is so comparable to someone’s business or life when it comes to finding the key to performance.

Performance is basically about delivering the goods and comes down to individuals taking action. No matter what new strategies, new technologies and new systems are employed, people’s actions may need to change.

Despite the billions of companies across the world, the time and effort spent on strategies, reporting, building relationships, acquiring and being acquired at worst does not improve performance at all, but at best makes some inroads. We are in a business to make a profit, so why then is performing well out of reach for so many businesses. With all what we know in the 21st century, performance gains just aren’t forthcoming. Why is this?

Performing has a lot to do with timing, and getting things done at the right time. Missed opportunities are someone else’s gain. You may have to dig deep, go places you have never ventured to get great results and this may go beyond what you have always done. 

Many, when searching for the key to performance will look where the light is – the simplest and easiest route. If we have a problem then we try to solve it through our own knowledge. If the solution is not evident we seek to gain the answers through others.

If you are committed in breaking through the performance barrier, then you may need to look where the light is not shining.

Push away some of the old habits and identify new ones. It’s okay to be vulnerable, but where ever you venture, move the light around to brighten up a new path either within your business or your life.

It is a great journey, great commitment and great habit. What are you going to do to find the key to performance? It is what separates the leaders from the rest.

My name is Gary Oakes and I know we can all aspire to achieve better things. It may be a case of changing direction and doing something you have never done, but always dreamt of. Allow me to shine the light and guide you through the dark. I’m helping people to think positively about the future. I’m a believer that people can find a way within to pursue an idea and a vision. We all have the ability to take control of our lives, but many just don’t know it.

I’m giving away free material to help anyone to think about and start an income opportunity through the comfort of ones own home. You can follow some really simple techniques and the journey starts by following this simple link to ideas working from home.

It does not cost you anything to view the free material, and you never know this might be the very thing you are looking for.

 
There are a number of ways to advertise your product or services on the internet, but knowing which to choose can be a minefield. Paid advertising works as long as you keep paying, but organic marketing should also be seriously considered. Use these techniques to promote your ideas working from home to a new level.

Here are the top internet marketing strategies to leverage the internet to get great results.

1. Pay-Per-Click (PCC)

With PCC, master the art and you could do really well and get great results, but get it wrong you could soon end up in deep water. You need to know your keyword strategy and something you do need to understand and get right. Common keywords will be expensive so it is better to look for long tail keywords as these will be cheaper. Remember PCC is like being in an auction. You will be competing for the top spot against others and this can be costly.

There is an art to this and would suggest you do your homework prior to diving in.

To really make this work, you will need a unique Google compliant landing page or web site adding value to the searcher. Equally you need an offer leading to sales to cover your costs.

2. Content Marketing

Content is king on the internet. Google is slapping sites that are not unique, add value or have great content.

Blogging is a great way to achieve this whether you blog though sites owned by others, e.g. Blogger, Squidoo or whether you establish a site where you own the domain name. Publishing articles and press releases is also a great method to put out content. You do need to use sites that have authority and hence ranked in the search engines.

Produce a great blog, article or press release and this alone could end up on page 1 in the search listings and would have cost you very little. This is organic marketing at its best.

As with PCC, whatever is put out must be relevant. Little expertise is required to do this, can cost virtually very little, but is a great way to put out content.

One of the advantages of this method is that it is not dependant on paying a fee and your post could remain in place for a number of years.

3. Social Media

Using Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin etc is a whole new game on the internet. Social media has really taken off with Facebook leading the way. Not only can you post content, but have the opportunities to display paid ads. 

In respect to social media, you are looking to make connections with people and this is done through being interestingly sociable and real. This is about connecting with people and the sites must be treated as such. If you fill these sites with spammy ads then you will only put people off.

The social media platforms help with brand equity and can show people you are a real person having real conversations.

Once you have a number of followers, then it’s time to market, but done in a subtle way – which is a skill in itself.

4. Videos and Podcast

Videos do really well. Using say Youtube is a great media platform, but equally there are other such sites. No matter what you search, you generally see a video on the first page.

There are different types of videos ranging from you being the star to a power point presentation. Keep them short and to the point. By all means make them entertaining and if marketing add value.

Podcasts also work and there is a market for this through sites like iTunes. If people are downloading music, people are also looking for exciting content through their audio players.

5. Email Marketing

This works really well once you have a lot of leads and interest building up into a list. Using a method of autoresponders is a way of setting up a mailing list against emails you wish to circulate. Once set up can operate automatically. Aweber is a great system to use, but there are cheaper versions and worth looking around.  It is important to keep in touch with your contacts and autoresponders is effective and a must have.

Although this article only outlines a number of great strategies, leaning and making it work can be overwhelming, but equally can be fun.

The best advice is to have a plan of action. Start with one or two methods, take your time and focus on what you feel comfortable with. Don’t chase too many rabbits. How do you feed an elephant? One bite at a time.

There is too much competition not to be focused. Play to win and expect to get results. Expect to get traffic to you site. Put in massive action, appear on page 1 in the listing and you will be a winner.

My name is Gary Oakes and I know we can all aspire to achieve better things. It may be a case of changing direction and doing something you have never done, but always dreamt of. If this is the seed, then let me guide you and help you grow. I’m helping people to think positively about the future. I’m a believer that people can find a way within to pursue an idea and a vision. We all have the ability to take control of our lives, but many just don’t know it.

I’m giving away free material to help anyone market on the internet covering the strategies mentioned here. You can follow some really simple techniques and the journey starts by following this simple link to ideas working from home.

It does not cost you anything to view the free material, and you never know this might be the very thing you are looking for.

 
There is a big correlation between being committed and performing in a small business. Here are tips to break through what I’m calling the performance barrier. It’s starts with;
‘Join in the power of masterminding with the leaders and develop a leadership perspective – playing the game to win’.

 

Performing in business comes down to people – you and me. Being committed is a key ingredient and sparks action. Commitments, when made with integrity, break the performance barriers in which you may be lacking at this point in time.

If you have ever considered building a home based income opportunity, whether part time or full time, how do you ensure you firstly maximise your potential and secondly how do you ensure you stay focused in order to get results. Remember, building a business takes time and commitment. Saying this, it does not mean it can’t be fun and exciting at the same time. 

You may be dedicated and eager to move forward, but how do you ensure you perform in your business? How do you break through the performance barrier especially promoting your Best Business Ideas Working From Home. Let’s address this in seven areas, with a perspective made against a game of football.

1. Getting out of the stand

To start off with, you need to get out of the stand and onto the field. The conversations being had with those on the stands compared to that in the field are totally different.

Those people in the stands will be passing judgements, evaluating and making excuses to why something went wrong. They are talking about the game, assessing it with little at stake and little at risk to the outcome of the game.

On the field, you can imagine the conversation here. What is discussed will affect the outcome of the game. They will discus tactics, the focus required to win, skills, team work etc. They will discuss a game plan – a plan to win. They are accountable for the end result. Winning is performing!

2. Create a new game

If your game plan does not work then change it. Create a new plan and move forward with a new game. You are accountable so do what it takes to perform.

3. Make the obstacles the condition of the game.

How many times have you made excuses when things do not go to plan whether something was too slow, didn’t hit the target etc.

Make obstacles all part of the game. Plan ahead what might go wrong and have a plan B to fix them. If such obstacles are inherent in the game plan then manage them as the game unfolds. On the football field, the losing team may be saying ‘the other team is winning because they are stronger’ or ‘if only we had more time’. Push back on the obstacle terms.

Make the obstacles a condition of the game.

4. Share your myths to break through the performance barrier.

Allow others to participate in what you experience. Many have an aversion to share and this may be from childhood.

The more you share your experiences and the more you make your commitments public, the more you will get back. Ideas shared grow and spread. Keep it simple.

So who do you share with; it is with the people that matter to you and people who you would like to win as well.

What do you see when you share? Simply that others take on performance issues with you – to form a network.

5. Find the right coaching.

Another role, the coach, is not in the stand and not playing in the field. What does the coach really do? Well the coach directs, motivates the team – provide actions to correlate with winning the game.

Who is your coach? Mastermind with people who know what they are talking about.

6. Stop following your past in the past.

Many can’t leave the past behind. We make mistakes and errors and we file these as lessons learned so that we don’t make the mistakes again. Past failures bring fear and makes one more cautious and less susceptible to take risks. Here is a suggestion. Forget the past. Start afresh. Let’s not write guidelines for the future. Let’s build a new one.

It’s not about a future designed to fix your problems; it’s about a future designed to make a difference to you and others.

7. Play the game as if your life depended on it.

Stay focused and motivated to win the game. Change your perspective and conversations to be positive, inspirational and passionate. This will bring less resistance, but encourages performance.

Now you are back in the game and in a game to win. Don’t be a spectator, accept change, deal with and take risks, inspire others to follow, mastermind with leaders, look forward, stay focused and give your business everything it deserves. There are no circumstances in business or in life that you can’t handle from this perspective. It does not matter how many hurdles you jump, unfamiliar territories you cross or challenges you face, be proud in the fact you’re ready to play the game passionately, intently and fearlessly. You can break through the performance barrier.

My name is Gary Oakes and I know we can all aspire to achieve better things. It may be a case of changing direction and doing something you have never done, but always dreamt of. If this is the seed, then let me guide you and help you grow. I’m helping people to think positively about the future. I’m a believer that people can find a way within to pursue an idea and a vision. We all have the ability to take control of our lives, but many just don’t know it.

I’m giving away free material to help one get started in an enterprise to starting a business working from home. You can follow some really simple techniques and the journey starts by following this simple link to Best Business Ideas Working From Home.

It does not cost you anything to view the free material, and you never know this might be the very thing you are looking for.

 
Tenzing Norgay was a Sherpa from Nepal who joined a team to climb Mount Everest. He joined the team lead by Edmund Hillary, a New Zealander and they were on a mission to accomplish what no other had ever done – to conquer Mount Everest.

For each new level reached, a higher degree of team work was required. One group would exhaust themselves getting their equipment up the mountain. Teams worked together to make a path – a path to help others.

Conquering the mission was not about speed, about racing ahead, doing it alone or about competing and being the first. It was a case of being steady and careful and working together.

Where would Edmund be if it wasn’t for the efforts of the team around him?

Together they were not only finding a path, they were making one.

“Put yourself in the way of success, find the path and follow it!”

This journey has similar comparisons when wanting to create your own business – especially for Ideas Working From Home or when working on innovative business ideas. You could set out on a mission and make the path. However, in business, time is money. You may not have time to warm up, but need to get stuck in and work on income producing activities. This can be frightening and stressful as this is about putting in time and investment into your business. But be realistic and don’t be fooled to think there are quick ways to make money. It may all be slow to start off with, but as long as you keep moving forward then success should come.

Making the path is hard work as you will need to learn what works and what doesn’t, decide which obstacles to jump over, go through or go around, manage failures and successes, staying committed with drive and ambition and so on. All the time you need to be teachable, accept change and fear, take risks and keep sight of your vision. Avoid being distracted and trying to please others. You are on a compelling mission and only you will determine its outcome – not luck or by chance. Agree though being in the right place at the right time helps.

You can’t leave your business in limbo nor take forever to start. Once you have an idea start working on it otherwise you may lose the opportunity or your chance to win and be successful.

Yes you could take the view of wanting to achieve everything on your own, but this is really learning the hard way especially if putting in far excessive hours with little gain, your throwing money at the business with no return. You may be eager, but reality suggests that the majority of self started businesses fail within the first five years.

Another view can be taken, a much easier one, and that is to make the journey following the path that has already been made. In terms of Mount Everest, a 13 year old has now conquered the mountain by following the path. In terms of business, why not follow the path made by those who have found a way to be successful and able to create great wealth. Why start over if you can short cut the route to achieve your desired goals?

There are many successful business leaders and sure there is one for the business you are looking to pursue. Mastermind with such leaders, find out what they do and how. Such leaders will be expressed in books, magazines and are probably lecturing their own business techniques within their field of influence and expertise. Do your homework first and find these leaders. Follow a chosen path, learn from other peoples successes and failures to ensure you move forward with passion and integrity.

So if you are looking to start a business from home or looking to rekindle an existing business then follow the leaders. Find the leaders in your field and follow their path to success. Wouldn’t it be even better if such leaders were prepared to help you, provide tools and techniques as well valuable advice and information.

Whether climbing a mountain or establishing a business, to be successful is about moving forward and taking action each and every day. Following a path though is a much easier journey. The only component missing is you! This is not about conquering Mount Everest, but a case of conquering yourself.

Move forward in your business and do something positive today.

My name is Gary Oakes and I know we can all aspire to achieve better things. It may be a case of changing direction and doing something you have never done, but always dreamt of. If this is the seed, then let me guide you and help you grow. I’m helping people to think positively about the future. I’m a believer that people can find a way within to pursue an idea and a vision. We all have the ability to take control of our lives, but many just don’t know it.

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